Announcement: Akita Aku Beer’s New "Honey x Hazy IPA" to Launch at Restaurant Platz
On May 20, Akita Aku Beer is scheduled to release AKITA CRAFT BATCH COLLECTION #04, "Honey x Hazy IPA." This new brew uses acacia honey from Kosaka Town, and it looks like there will be more ways to enjoy it at the beer pub in Akita City’s Omachi district.
Hop BroToday’s news is from Akita. Connected to Restaurant Platz, the new AKITA CRAFT BATCH COLLECTION#04 release is set to come out on May 20.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Honey x Hazy IPA already sounds delicious!
Hop BroAnd it uses acacia honey from Kosaka Town, layering a clear sweetness with hop aroma into one beer.
MugiHuh... but why are Hazy IPAs so cloudy anyway?
Hop BroSimply put, the beer isn’t filtered too heavily, so aroma compounds are left in and the mouthfeel is softened. That’s why it tends to have a mellow texture.
MugiI see! That sounds impressively advanced all of a sudden, but I’d probably win first place just from the rounded sweetness of the honey!
Hop BroThis series is a project that uses Akita specialties as adjunct ingredients, and this is the fourth installment following Akita cedar, chamomile, and raspberry.
MugiWait, the theme changes every time!? Now I’m already becoming part of the series-following squad, wondering what comes next!
Hop BroThe place to drink it is good too. Restaurant Platz, the beer pub in Akita City’s Omachi district, is strong because it pairs easily with food.
MugiSalty appetizers, meat dishes, fragrant pizza... just thinking about it makes me hungry! I want a draft pint right now!
Hop BroExactly. Paired with a meal, the honey’s roundness and the hops’ outline should come through even more clearly. At this point, we really just have to go toast after it’s released.
New Release Scheduled
The new beer Akita Aku Beer announced for release on May 20 is AKITA CRAFT BATCH COLLECTION #04 Honey x Hazy IPA. It is a mellow Hazy IPA made with generous amounts of acacia honey from Kosaka Town, layering a clear, elegant sweetness with hop aroma.
This series is a project that uses specialty products from Akita as adjunct ingredients to brew a different beer style each time. Since the rebranding launched in May 2025, the lineup has continued with themes such as Akita cedar, chamomile, and raspberry. This fourth release uses ingredients from Kosaka Town, home to one of Japan’s largest acacia forests. It can be described as a beer that captures the changing seasons and local character in a single glass.
Enjoying a Pint at the Restaurant
Restaurant Platz is a beer pub located at 1-2-40 Omachi, Akita City. Situated in the area where the brewery is located, it offers the appeal of pairing beer with dishes that go well with it. In a calm atmosphere, the space is designed for slowly savoring a drink.
This Hazy IPA’s strengths are its gentle sweetness and balanced aroma, making it an easy style to pair with food. Served alongside salty appetizers, meat dishes, or a fragrant pizza, the rounded character from the honey and the outline of the hops should come through even more clearly. After release, it would be worth checking the restaurant’s information, including whether it will be available on draft.
Key Points
- Uses acacia honey from Kosaka Town
- Style is Hazy IPA
- The fourth release in the AKITA CRAFT BATCH COLLECTION, which uses Akita specialties
- A new beer that is easy to enjoy with food at a brewery-adjacent beer pub
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s news is from Akita. Connected to Restaurant Platz, the new AKITA CRAFT BATCH COLLECTION#04 release is set to come out on May 20.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Honey x Hazy IPA already sounds delicious!
Hop BroAnd it uses acacia honey from Kosaka Town, layering a clear sweetness with hop aroma into one beer.
MugiHuh... but why are Hazy IPAs so cloudy anyway?
Hop BroSimply put, the beer isn’t filtered too heavily, so aroma compounds are left in and the mouthfeel is softened. That’s why it tends to have a mellow texture.
MugiI see! That sounds impressively advanced all of a sudden, but I’d probably win first place just from the rounded sweetness of the honey!
Hop BroThis series is a project that uses Akita specialties as adjunct ingredients, and this is the fourth installment following Akita cedar, chamomile, and raspberry.
MugiWait, the theme changes every time!? Now I’m already becoming part of the series-following squad, wondering what comes next!
Hop BroThe place to drink it is good too. Restaurant Platz, the beer pub in Akita City’s Omachi district, is strong because it pairs easily with food.
MugiSalty appetizers, meat dishes, fragrant pizza... just thinking about it makes me hungry! I want a draft pint right now!
Hop BroExactly. Paired with a meal, the honey’s roundness and the hops’ outline should come through even more clearly. At this point, we really just have to go toast after it’s released.
